Unionville plays starring role in Netflix movie

Several Unionville locations, including Main Street Unionville, play a starring role in the Netflix movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, featuring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson.

Key scenes from the show were also shot at Old Firehall Confectionery and Guardian Pharmacy. Scenes were also shot in Hillsburgh and Glen Williams in Ontario.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas is a holiday film that follows a recently-divorced woman (Silverstone) who attempts to have one last Christmas with her family before selling the house and moving, but complications arise when her ex-husband (Hudson) brings his amazing new girlfriend into the holiday mix.

It’s one of six Canadian-filmed Netflix movies and shows that have been added to the Netflix in Your Neighbourhood and Netflix chez vous websites. Since its launch in 2021, the websites have been helping fans step inside the world of their favourite Netflix stories by discovering their Canadian filming locations. The guide highlights travel spots and hidden local gems, delicious eats, inviting accommodations, iconic landmarks and more; all connected to popular Netflix movies and shows, Netflix Canada reports.

Photo: Several Unionville locations, including Main Street Unionville, play a starring role in the Netflix movie, A Merry Little Ex-Mas, featuring Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson. (Photo courtesy of Netflix Canada)